Galveston Running Tours

08/06/2023

Hello Galveston Unscripted listeners and supporters!

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‎Society & Culture · 2023

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22/11/2022

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24/09/2022

The only way for Galveston to move forward... was to move UP! But did Galveston ever gain back it's former pre-storm status? Check out the new Galveston Unscripted episode "Defense of the Queen City, Not Too Little, But A Little Too Late." 👂 💙 🎙️

Listen now at https://www.visitgalveston.com/blog/defense-of-the-queen-city-podcast/

02/09/2022

Check out the latest blog & episode about Galveston leading up to the worst Natural Disaster in U.S. history.

More of a visual learner? Read the transcript of this week's Galveston Unscripted podcast episode below:

14/06/2022

Can you imagine sailing or riding a train into Galveston in the 1800s? Arriving in one of the most prosperous cities, bound to be one of elite coastal cities of the United States?
Starting from scratch and chasing opportunity and building a life with your family?
Hard to imagine, but it wasn’t that long ago. We have echos of the past living in these homes and buildings.
Walking around these old districts highlight the highs and lows of Galveston Island, centuries in the making.

14/05/2022

I had an absolute blast showing off Galveston to this wonderful family! Thanks for setting this up!
We walked the 5K route in about 2 hours and explored the port, downtown Galveston and East End Historic District!

Galveston Running Tours has evolved into a completely free audio guide, podcast, and educational resource called . But most importantly, it has grown into a full on walking or running excursion for families, tourists, and locals to uncover some of Galveston’s rich, underexposed events, people, and places!

12/11/2021

Let’s go explore!

12/11/2021

Galveston’s historic immigration story comes alive with our Ship To Shore experience. Opening soon at the Galveston Historic Seaport.

03/11/2021

Check it out!

10/10/2021

So many stories to be told on this little island 📖 📚

15/09/2021

New dates added through November! The weather is getting cooler and we are ready to run! Let’s go!

15/07/2021

30/06/2021

Bright colors on a rare pre-Fire of 1885 wooden building on Postoffice Street. Built in 1885, the Salzmann-Houlahan Building originally housed Numa Salzmann, “the Postoffice Street watchmaker, and William J. Houlahan, a house painter.

| VisitGalveston.com

28/06/2021

Even on dreary summer days, the island has so much to offer.

27/06/2021

We had a fabulous 5k tour this morning!
We focused on architecture today, in which there is no shortage in the East End and Downtown Galveston!

21/06/2021

Sunset runs this past week were great! A few shots of our beautiful island from the past few days!
Have a great week y’all!

20/05/2021

https://www.visitgalveston.com/blog/explore-galveston-island-with-these-unique-rental-options/

Thanks for the mention Galveston Island !!

Ditch the car and experience all that the island has to offer in these unique transportation options.

19/04/2021

Check out the website for our upcoming tour dates!
Galvestonrunningtours.com

09/04/2021

What an amazing run this morning! Teaming up with this month for Friday morning running tours. Thank you GCS fam for getting this group together! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ we had a blast!

20/03/2021

Roaming around the East End 🏃‍♂️🌴

20/03/2021

Experience Galveston in a unique way, while sweating!
Running through the streets of this city is one of the only ways to truly engage yourself in the beauty and resilience of Galveston Island. Join us on a 5k or 10k by jaunt around the island’s historic East End!
Details in bio!

16/03/2021

07/02/2021

Fascinating to see the journey the Elissa has been on. Beautiful ship!

21/01/2021

Hendley Building - Strand 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ 🏃

25/09/2020

Last May, I received an email from Admiral Bill Rouse of the Texas Navy asking if he could nominate me to the governor’s office to receive an Admiral’s commission.

07/05/2020

Wonderful 5k running tour this morning of Downtown and the Historic East End.

Please DM to book your socially distant running tour of this magnificent island!
5k to 10k available!

05/05/2020

Galveston has much to offer, come check it out!

Weather May in Galveston calls for sunshine and mild temperatures. It is the perfect balance of warm, but not too hot. The average temperature around Galveston Island in May hovers around 80 °F and typically, that is accompanied by bright blue skies and cool sea breezes! Beaches Beginning May 1,

03/05/2020

BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR HISTORY, YA’LL!

One of Nicholas Clayton’s more modest buildings, the James Fadden Building completed in 1898 has been utilized by many business for many purposes. Pictured here, we see H.N.S. NORTON - WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALER dealing liquor, wine and ci**rs.

Like many building in Galveston, this building has a cast iron store front, symbolizing the city’s economic success, still standing today!

This building is looking better than ever with occupying this wonderful, historic place on Galveston’s Strand.

Photo from the book: Galveston’s Historic Downtown & Strand District by Denise Alexander